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army

What does army mean?

The name of BTS's fanbase, backronymed as 'Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth.' One of the largest and most organized fandoms in the world.

"ARMY got the album to number one within a day."

Origin

Backronym 'Adorable Representative MC for Youth', BTS's fandom name.

Frequently asked questions

What is 'ARMY' in K-pop?
It is the official fandom name of BTS, one of the largest and most organized fanbases in the world.
What does ARMY stand for?
It is a backronym for 'Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth', tying the fans to the group they support.
What is ARMY known for?
Their coordinated efforts to boost album sales, streaming, chart records, and social campaigns for BTS.
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